Entertainment Industry Foundation

The Entertainment Industry Foundation (EIF) is a prominent 501(c)(3) non-profit organization that serves as the collective philanthropic arm of the television and film industry. In the healthcare sector, EIF is most notable as the parent organization and fiscal sponsor of Stand Up To Cancer (SU2C), a major initiative that has raised over $700 million for collaborative oncology research. Through SU2C, EIF facilitates 'Dream Teams' of scientists and clinicians who work across institutional boundaries to accelerate the development of new cancer therapies. The foundation's unique funding model emphasizes rapid data sharing and translational research, significantly impacting the clinical advancement of numerous FDA-approved treatments. EIF partners with the American Association for Cancer Research (AACR) to provide scientific oversight and ensure the highest standards of research excellence.